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The founding fathers created the electoral college which essentially means that the people do not elect the president directly; rather the electoral college does -
This passage in the U.S Constitution allowed white male property owners (over the age of 21) the right to vote -
Women like Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Stanton as well as many others begin to petition the right for women to vote. -
This stated that all men aged 21 and older were guaranteed the right to vote, regardless of race or ethnic background.
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Women ages 21 and older are allowed to vote.
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The 19th amendment was ratified! Women are finally given the right to vote! -
This made it illegal for states to charge a Poll Tax to voters. -
Lyndon Johnson signed the act in the 15th amendment making it illegal to use complicated ballot instructions or enforce literacy tests for voting. -
In the 16th amendment, the voting age across the U.S was lowered to 18. -
This extended the right to vote to those who are not able to read or write, as well as those who are not fluent in English.
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This ensured that those who are elderly or disabled have access to handicap accessible polling places.
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More than 159 million citizens voted in the 2020 presidential election.